How my EX-HUSBAND became my BOSS

Chapter 18: Sarah makes a devious plan

Sarah Stanley could feel the rage rising inside her. She couldn't believe that Tom - the man she considered her reliable back - end, her husband-would do such a mean thing. The thought that he was cheating on her with Mary, his ex-wife, haunted her. Sarah wasn't just going to accept the blow. She decided that she would take revenge on Tom and Mary by using all her connections and resources.

For days on end, Sarah analyzed the situation, trying to figure out how best to proceed. She went over in her head all her acquaintances, all the opportunities she had, and thought through every step of her plan. New ideas kept popping up in her head, one more insidious than the other. Sarah knew that to succeed, she needed to be careful and calculating, but at the same time determined and persistent.

First of all, Sarah decided to collect as much evidence as possible of Tom's infidelity. She studied his schedule, tried to track his movements, and carefully reviewed all the messages and emails that came to his email address. Sarah knew that the more evidence she had, the stronger her accusations would be.

At the same time, she began to establish contacts with people who could help her in carrying out revenge. Sarah had connections in a wide variety of fields, and she wasn't going to spare them for the sake of achieving her goal. She reached out to lawyers, private investigators, even some of the employees in Tom's office - those who were unhappy with his leadership or envious of his position.

With each passing day, Sarah's plan became clearer and more elaborate. It decided to work in several directions simultaneously:

Publicly expose Tom and Mary to damage their reputation.

try to destroy their personal relationships by sowing doubt and distrust.

use legal leverage to put Tom in a difficult position at work and in his personal life;

find the weak points in their relationship and hit them.

Sarah knew that her plan could be dangerous and unpredictable, but she was prepared for any consequences. Her desire for revenge overshadowed all other considerations. She imagined how Tom and Mary would suffer, how their lives would turn into a series of troubles and disappointments, and these thoughts made her feel better.

However, as she worked out her insidious plan, Sarah did not notice how she was increasingly moving away from what she once considered important in her life. Her once-warm relationship with friends and family became increasingly strained, as she devoted all her time and energy to one goal only - revenge.

Still, Sarah didn't back down. She continued to gather evidence, establish contacts, and think through the details of her plan. Sometimes she wondered if she was doing the right thing, if it was worth destroying other people's lives for revenge. But those doubts quickly disappeared when she thought of Tom's betrayal.

One day, Sarah found out that Mary and Tom were planning a wedding. This news was a catalyst for her. She realized that there was not much time left and she needed to act decisively. Sarah began to work out the final part of her plan, which she hoped would deal Tom and Mary the most devastating blow yet.

She contacted one of the journalists of a major tabloid, promising exclusive information about a high-profile scandal in high circles. Sarah knew that publishing in such a publication could cause a wide public outcry and seriously damage the reputation of Tom and Mary.

In addition, she prepared several letters with incriminating information, which she planned to send to key authorities if other parts of the plan did not give the desired result. Sarah thought through every detail, trying to anticipate every possible outcome.

Deep down, she knew that her actions could have unpredictable consequences, but the desire for revenge was stronger than the fear of the unknown. Sarah was sure that Tom and Mary should pay for ruining her life.

As Sarah plotted her evil plans, life around her continued to run its course. Her children missed her, and her friends tried to talk to her, to find out what was going on, but she brushed them off, lost in thought. Sarah felt lonely, but she didn't allow herself to wonder if she was paying too high a price for her revenge.

Every day brought her closer to the realization of her plan, and every day her determination grew stronger. She was ready to go all the way to punish Tom and Mary for their betrayal. But deep down, where the remnants of the old Sarah still lingered, there was a shadow of doubt: was revenge worth losing everything else?

However, these doubts quickly drowned in an ocean of anger and resentment. Sarah continued to move forward, moving step by step closer to the implementation of her insidious plan. She didn't know what lay ahead yet, but she was ready for any challenge for the sake of her goal.

Mary could feel the atmosphere around her gradually changing. At first, it was barely perceptible notes - sideways glances, short whispers behind their backs, careful hints in conversations. But every day the situation became more and more obvious: she became the object of gossip and rumors. All because of her affair with Tom - her ex-husband and current boss.

At work, her colleagues began to treat her with wariness and even some hostility. Those who used to be friendly now avoided direct communication, and in the smoking room and in the cafeteria, they discussed her personal life with all their might. Mary caught snatches of phrases in which she was called either a calculating careerist, or an immoral woman who destroyed other people's families.

One day, as Mary was passing a group of female employees, she heard one of them say, " I'm not sure what you're talking about.: "Imagine what it's like to meet your ex-husband, and even your boss! She has absolutely no moral principles." Mary felt the blood rush to her face, but she tried to remain calm. Inside, a storm of emotions raged - from resentment to anger. How can they judge without knowing all the circumstances?

Outside of work, the situation was no better. Friends and acquaintances began to be cautious in communicating with Mary, and some even stopped communicating at all. In social networks, she noticed strange comments and reposts of articles about toxic relationships and professional manipulation. It was clear that her name had become a household name for many.

Still, Mary tried not to show how much she was hurt by the rumors. She came to work with her head held high, paid maximum attention to her duties and tried to maintain professional relations with colleagues. But there was a growing sense of unease inside her as she realized that public censure could have serious consequences not only for her reputation, but also for her career.

At home, alone, Mary allowed herself to be vulnerable. She wept with resentment and frustration as she wondered why people believed gossip so easily without trying to make sense of the situation. Sometimes it seemed to her that the whole world was against her, and she was left completely alone with her problems.

But in her darkest moments, Mary remembered Tom. His love and support gave her the strength to move on, despite all the difficulties. She knew that Tom also faced criticism, but he did not give up and continued to defend their relationship. The thought comforted Mary a little, but the pain of being wrongly accused was still acute.

With each passing day, Mary realized that she had a long way to go to restore her reputation and prove to others that her and Tom's feelings were genuine and deep. She knew it wouldn't be easy, because prejudices and stereotypes were firmly embedded in people's minds.

Nevertheless, Mary decided not to back down. She began to actively participate in professional events, speak at seminars, and share her ideas and experiences. Her goal was simple-to show that she was a competent specialist, and not just a "mistress of the boss".

In her personal life, Mary also tried to be careful and reasonable. She avoided unnecessary contact with the press, did not flaunt her relationship with Tom, but at the same time did not hide it completely. Mary knew that honesty was her trump card in this difficult situation.

Despite all the difficulties, she did not lose hope for the best. Mary believed that in time, people would see the true picture and realize that her and Tom's love was not just an affair or calculation, but a deep feeling that could overcome any obstacles.

However, each new day brought new challenges. The rumors continued to spread, and Mary felt how hard it was for her to fight public opinion. But she was determined to go all the way, protecting her relationship and her honor. After all, for her, the love of Tom was worth all these trials and difficulties.

Sometimes Mary wondered if it was worth it to enter into this relationship, knowing that society wouldn't accept it. But every time she looked into Tom's eyes, she knew that yes, she should have. Their love was too strong and real to be rejected because of someone else's gossip and preconceived opinions.

So Mary continued on her journey, overcoming public condemnation step by step and proving that her feelings for Tom were not a passing passion, but a serious and deep feeling that deserves respect and understanding.

And although the road to acceptance was long and thorny, Mary walked it with her head held high, believing in a better future for herself and Tom. She knew that together they could overcome any difficulties and prove to the whole world that their love is real.